SATCOM Systems Engineer

Overview

Plan and analyze SATCOM missions, terminal/modem performance, and certification for US Space Force.

Key Responsibilities

• performance modeling
• trend analysis
• satcom evaluation
• mission planning
• wsoms
• certification tracking

Tasks

-Support assessments of terminals and modems. -Interpret terminal and modem performance, characteristics and functionality to create and build accurate performance models. -Utilize knowledge and experience to conduct detailed analysis of trending satellite, modem and terminal resources. -Support evaluation of new SATCOM technologies and recommend changes to current standards. -Support SATCOM mission planning using WSOMS. -Support monitoring and tracking of terminal performance certification reports throughout all phases of performance certification processes. -Support generation of engineering-based assessments for performance of terminals and track against standards. -Provide support to Terminal and Modem Operations and Planning Support Services. -Utilizing Wideband Satellite Communications Operational Management System (WSOMS) knowledge and experience, provide mission planning to Wideband SATCOM missions.

Requirements

• ba/bs
• 5 years
• satcom
• travel 50%
• top secret
• problem solving

What You Bring

-BA/BS or 5 years’ experience, 3+ years in SATCOM (WGS, DSCS, MUOS) -Travel Requirements: Up to 50% -An active Top Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain. -Demonstrated proficiency in SATCOM principles, technical analysis, and problem solving

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Benefits

-Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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